July 26, 2012
The marketing division of the Duquesne Department of Athletics has announced the promotional schedule for the upcoming football season. The 2012 home slate will kick off on Sept. 8 as the Dukes host Dayton in the "Code Red" Kickoff. See home schedule below for more details.
Sonic Kids Zone: On the lawn outside of College Hall, be sure to check out the Sonic Kids Zone an hour and a half before kickoff of every Dukes home game! Play in the bounce house, win prizes, have your face painted and more!
Dayton
September 8 at 12:00 p.m.
It's our annual "Code-Red" Kickoff event: all fans are encouraged to wear your Duquesne Dukes red! Be sure to pick up your 2012 football schedule posters and schedule magnets before the game begins, too. You won't want to leave your seats during halftime as the always entertaining Frisbee Dogs will be there to put on a show!
Saint Francis, Pa. (Homecoming)
September 29 at 1:00 p.m.
Help us welcome back Duquesne Dukes Football Alumni as well as all former Duquesne University students during the annual football Homecoming Game! The Dukes football alumni have the chance to create the tunnel for the team and run out on the field during team introductions, and at halftime we'll announce the 2012 Homecoming King & Queen.
Sacred Heart
October 20 at 12:00 p.m.
Help us Duke Out Cancer in our annual Breast Cancer Awareness game. Fans who wear PINK will receive 50% off a GA ticket (regularly $10).
Monmouth
October 27 at 12:00 p.m.
Attention all Little Dukes or Little Dukes at heart - wear your Halloween costume to the game for a chance to participate in the halftime Costume Contest! The best costume wins a prize! Be sure to stick around after the game as well to trick-or-treat on the field with Duquesne students and student-athletes.
Albany
November 10 at 12:00 p.m.
In the final home game of the 2012 season, come out to cheer on your Senior Dukes to a victory one last time! We will also honor our bravest Dukes fans during our annual Military Appreciation Day as we observe Veterans Day this weekend. One-of-a-kind Duquesne Dukes camo hats will be for sale with all proceeds to benefit local military charities. We are also welcoming area youth football teams for our annual Take A Kid To A Game Day! All youth 8th grade and under in their team jersey (or cheerleading uniform!) get in free to the game. Our Duquesne cheerleaders will offer a free clinic to youth cheerleaders ages 8th grade and under that Sunday, November 4th to learn a routine to perform at halftime of the game! (For more information, email Kristin Maritz at kristin.maritz@hotmail.com). Stick around after the game for post-game autographs with the 2012 Duquesne Dukes football team and coaches, too!
Tickets:Season ticket renewals and individual game tickets can currently be purchased by visiting the Duquesne football ticket page and clicking the blue "Renew" graphic. Prices for 2012 can be found on the ticket page as well. Individual tickets at the box office will be available soon. Check back to www.GoDuquesne.com for more details.
